24M, but looks like I'm in my 30s. Losing hair due to genetics too. How can I feel confident about this when all I see in the mirror is a guy who looks like he's 30?
Hey guys
I'm 24 years old working as a Senior Engineer in Automobile industry. Since I was 20, I aged rapidly in terms of looks. I don't drink nor smoke. I don't even eat much outside. I go to gym almost regularly. I eat eggs but not meat. Yet, at 24, I look like someone who's 30+. It could be because I have a thick and dense beard. Despite the regular maintenance and short trimming, the density makes it look like I'm more mature. Even my arms are full of hair which I shorten once in a while.
Recently, my cousin who is just 11 years old told me that I look 30.
Many people even at my workplace assumed I'm older and were surprised to know I'm just 24. Moreover, I'm losing hair due to genetics. The thinning began at the crown. I consulted a dermatologist too. They suggested a hair serum. I started using it regularly. I should look for the results with a long term use.
Though I accepted that I look how I look, be it older or younger, sometimes it is hard to look at myself when all I see in the mirror is a young guy who looks old. There were multiple instances where I was approached by people who conduct corporate surveys for employees over 28. They assumed I was over 30.
And I'm not feeling confident about finding a partner now or later because girls my age would just look away assuming I'm not their age. Anyway, this point isn't something that bothers me much but it's still valid.
To be honest, I deal with things that are more than my age too. Be it at work or family. My father is a Stage 4 cancer patient since 2024. My mother left her teaching job to take care of my father. So I'm the sole earner of my family since 2024. I have been handling my household, medical, groceries and everything. Even at work, I do better than my seniors who are a couple of years older than me. (This might sound like I'm bragging but it's true).
I even had this thought - "what's wrong in looking older when I'm already dealing with mature men's stuff?"
But my confidence is going low whenever I'm looking in the mirror. So how do I feel confident?
What can I do? Does looking young matters? Should I be bothered about this?
Thank You in advance, brothers.